Tell Me Your Dreams
Tell Me Your Dreams
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
California, France • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tell Me Your Dreams, a 1998 murder mystery novel by Sidney Sheldon, follows three women, Ashley Patterson, Toni Prescott, and Alette Peters, who are revealed to be distinct personalities of a single individual accused of multiple murders. As Ashley navigates the investigation and trial, the story uncovers her past trauma and her alter egos' attempts to protect her. Note: This book contains themes of sexual abuse and violence.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
56,898 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon are mixed. Readers praise the novel's fast-paced and engaging plot, its well-executed psychological twists, and Sheldon's ability to build suspense. However, some criticize it for being predictable and for its superficial character development. Overall, the book is a thrilling, though somewhat formulaic, read.
Who Should Read Tell Me Your Dreams?
Fans of psychological thrillers and mysteries will savor Sidney Sheldon's Tell Me Your Dreams. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy complex plots and unexpected twists. Comparable to works like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train, it offers a gripping narrative with intricate character psychologies.
56,898 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Tell Me Your Dreams explores the theme of dissociative identity disorder, which was a topic of significant clinical interest and controversy in the late 20th century.
Sidney Sheldon, while creating this thriller, conducted extensive research on psychology and the legal system to portray the subject matter accurately.
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The novel is one of Sidney Sheldon's works that received international acclaim, contributing to his status as a bestselling author with over 300 million books sold worldwide.
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384
Novel • Fiction
California, France • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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